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Speed Limits and Why They Are Important
Setting speed limits is a great tool that we as a city have to help improve the quality of life in Raleigh’s neighborhoods, while also increasing safety in our neighborhoods. There is a direct link between driver speeds and safety, especially for people outside of a vehicle. Pedestrians and cyclists are our most vulnerable users of public streets, and the City of Raleigh is committed to promoting safe streets to ensure that our neighborhoods are happy and healthy.
Lowering the speed limit from the current statutory unposted 35 mph is one of the most impactful things that any neighborhood can do to increase safety and quality of life on their neighborhood street.
Studies find a direct link between driver speed and severity of the crash when a crash between a pedestrian or cyclist with a vehicle occurs. By lowering speed limits on all of Raleigh’s neighborhood streets, we minimize risk and come closer to our goal of increasing safety in all Raleigh neighborhoods.
To view the context of the graph below, visit the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) for the full report.
Speed Limit Reduction Tracking
Between 2015 and 2022, we have lowered the speed limit on 481 streets which measures out to just under 193 miles. Moving forward, we want to continue to increase the number of streets and the miles of streets reduced until all of Raleigh’s neighborhood streets have been successfully reduced.
Yearly Tracking:
2015: 14 streets measuring approximately 4.75 miles
2016: 29 streets measuring approximately 10 miles
2017: 21 streets measuring approximately 7 miles
2018: 35 streets measuring approximately 12.75 miles
2019: 7 streets measuring 2.5 miles
2020: 34 streets measuring approximately 13 miles
2021: 128 streets measuring approximately 54.6 miles
2022: 213 streets measuring approximately 88.28 miles
2023: 178 streets measuring approximately 43.02 miles
Speed Limit Reduction Processing
All streets currently going through the Speed Limit Reduction process are listed below. Ballot periods are open for two weeks, so please ensure to cast you ballot prior to the date listed below your street’s name.
To cast a ballot, you have three options:
- Use the PublicInput link below your street’s name.
- Email your response to NTMP@raleighnc.gov. Be sure to include the name of your street, your unique authorization code, and your "Yes" or "No" vote.
- Call 919-996-4066 to speak with the NTMP staff directly.
If you are interested in requesting a Speed Limit Reduction for your street, please complete the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Application.
Active Speed Limit Reduction Ballots
Duke Drive: Sweetbriar Dr to Auburn Rd
Votes need to be made by December 14, 2023
Public Input Survey
Holden Ridge Subdivision: Massey Ridge Ct, Britmass Dr, Emergald Ridge Ct, Sapphire Ridge Ct, and Massey Point Ct
Votes need to be made by December 14, 2023
Public Input Survey
Carlton Park Subdivision: Landshire View Ln, Amandcroft Way, and Nicolyn Dr
Votes need to be made by December 14, 2023
Public Input Survey
Completed Speed Limit Reductions
All new speed limits will go into effect seven days from Council approval:
Saratoga Dr: New Hope Church Rd to End
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the March 19, 2024 Council meeting.
Sweetbriar Dr: Pinecroft Rd to E Millbrook Rd
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the March 19, 2024 Council meeting.
Bent Tree Subdivision: Carriage Tour Ln, Mumm Ln, Wild Rose Ct, Bent Ridge Pl, Baybush Dr, Porchlamp Ct, Veranda Ct, White Ash Ct, Chatterson Dr and Berry Hill Dr
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the March 19, 2024 Council meeting.
Tryon Pines Subdivision: Tryon Pines Dr, Beehnon Way, Rennit Ct, Agent Ct, Piney Ct, Sap Ln, & Clean Ct
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the February 20, 2024 Council meeting.
Staghorn Lane: from Harps Mill Rd to Buckhead Dr
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the February 20, 2024 Council meeting.
Midtown Market Avenue: from Louisburg Rd to Perry Creek Rd
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the March 5, 2024 Council meeting.
Cokesbury Lane: from Dunn Rd to Falls Rive Ave
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the February 20, 2024 Council meeting.
Leesville Ridge Phase I & II subdivision: McBride Dr, Friedel Pl, Wynalda Way, and Leesville Grove Dr
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the March 5, 2024 Council meeting.
Old Lassiter Mill Road: Lassiter Mill Rd to Lassiter Pl
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the March 5, 2024 Council meeting.
Hill St and Milburnie Rd: from Oakwood Ave to N Raleigh Blvd
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 16, 2024 Council meeting.
Canes Way: from Wakefield Plantation Dr to Beestone Ln
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 16, 2024 Council meeting.
Dixon Dr: from W Millbrook Rd to Wimbleton Dr
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 16, 2024 Council meeting.
Temple St: from End to End
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the February 6, 2024 Council meeting.
Collins Dr: Dixon Dr to Temple St
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the February 6, 2024 Council meeting.
Worthdale Neighborhood: Friar Tuck Rd, Bromley St, Greenwich St, Weston St, Glasgow St, Carlisle St, Croydon St, Gladstone Dr, Beverly Dr, Bentley La, Blarnet Ct, Thames Ct, Londonderry Cir, Sherwood Ave, Bristol Pl, Bradford Pl, Bolton Pl, Bath Cir, Bell Dr, and Edison Rd
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the February 6, 2024 Council meeting.
E Davie Street: from Bart St to Battery Dr
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 16, 2024 Council meeting.
Cheyenne Road: from Pinecrest Dr to Apache Dr
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 16, 2024 Council meeting.
Seminole Trail: from Navaho Dr to the end
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 16, 2024 Council meeting.
Bedford Avenue/Phelps Avenue: from Oberlin Rd to Kilgore Ave
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 16, 2024 Council meeting.
Courtney Estates Drive: from ACC Blvd to TW Alexander Dr
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 16, 2024 Council meeting.
Terrace Drive: from Bellevue Rd to Rock Creek Dr
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 2, 2024 Council meeting.
Brook Drive: from Turnbridge Dr to the end
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 2, 2024 Council meeting.
Turnbridge Drive: from Bellevue Rd to the end
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 2, 2024 Council meeting.
Barksdale Drive: from Timber Dr to the end
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 2, 2023 Council meeting.
Lakestone Drive: from Marlowe Rd to Lassiter Mill Rd
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 2, 2024 Council meeting.
Melvid Court: from Peyton St to the end
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 2, 2024 Council meeting.
Athens Drive: from Avent Ferry Rd to Jones Franklin Rd
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 2, 2024 Council meeting.
Tulare Court: from Bennettwood Ct to the end
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the December 5, 2023 Council meeting.
Bennettwood Court: from W Millbrook Rd to the end
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the December 5, 2023 Council meeting.
Morgans Way: from Creedmoor Rd to Hamrick Dr
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the November 21, 2023 Council meeting.
N Blount Street: from Cedar St to Delway St
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the December 5, 2023 Council meeting.
Delway Street: from Harps St to N Blount St
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the December 5, 2023 Council meeting.
Harp Street: from Cedar St to Delway St
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the December 5, 2023 Council meeting.
Haynes Street: from Halifax St to Cedar St
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the December 5, 2023 Council meeting.
Halifax Street: from Peace St to Cedar St
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the December 5, 2023Council meeting.
Cedar Street: from Halifax St to N Blount St
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the December 5, 2023 Council meeting.
St Mary’s Street: from Glenwood Ave to W Peace St
Currently scheduled to be presented to City Council for approval at the January 2, 2024 Council meeting.
Crest Road: from Varsity Dr to Avent Ferry Rd
Ballot period has ended. Staff is counting the ballots and updates will be posted once complete.
Approved Speed Limit Reductions
The Villages of Wakefield at Parkside Subdivision: Springfield Park Dr, Garden Tree Ln, Stately Oaks Dr, Village Meadows Ct
Council approved the speed limit reduction at the November 21 meeting. Speed limit signs will be put in place and enforceable within 7 days of this approval.
Ileagnes Road: from S Saunders St to the end at Peach Rd
Council approved the speed limit reduction at the November 21 meeting. Speed limit signs will be put in place and enforceable within 7 days of this approval.